Child Support Attorney in Glendale

24/7 Access, Payment Plans, & a Super Lawyers Rising Star on Your Side

Child support disputes touch every part of a family’s financial stability. At Law Offices of Christopher L. Hoglin, P.C., we handle child support matters for families throughout Glendale and Los Angeles County, from establishing a new order to collecting what’s already owed. Whether your case is resolved through negotiation or requires a hearing at the Los Angeles Superior Court, we’re prepared to guide you through every stage.

Child support issues arise in divorce proceedings, legal separations, and disputes between parents who were never married. Whatever the context, Glendale families deserve an attorney who knows local court procedures and can help move a case forward efficiently.

Contact Law Offices of Christopher L. Hoglin, P.C. to schedule your free case evaluation. Our legal team is available 24/7, so call (626) 653-4075 whenever you’re ready to talk.

Why Glendale Families Choose Law Offices of Christopher L. Hoglin, P.C.

Many parents hesitate to hire an attorney because they’re worried about cost or accessibility. We’ve built our practice around removing those barriers.

• 24/7 Attorney Access: Urgent questions don’t wait for business hours. Our team is reachable around the clock.
• Payment Plans: Affordable representation is available for qualifying clients so cost doesn’t stand between you and legal help.
• Spanish-Language Service: We serve bilingual families in both English and Spanish.
• Peer Recognition: Our firm has been named a Super Lawyers Rising Star and a 2026 San Gabriel Valley Readers Choice Favorite.
• Local Court Familiarity: Our attorneys know the Glendale community and the judges handling family law matters in the Los Angeles Superior Court system.

How California Calculates Child Support

California uses a statewide uniform guideline formula to set support amounts, and courts are required to follow it in nearly all cases. The formula’s two primary inputs are each parent’s net disposable income and the percentage of time each child spends with each parent, known as the timeshare. Expressed formally: CS = K(HN − (H%)(TN)), where CS is the support amount, HN is the higher earner’s net monthly disposable income, H% is that parent’s custody timeshare, and TN is both parents’ combined net monthly disposable income.

Beyond those core inputs, courts also factor in wages, bonuses, self-employment income, health insurance premiums, work-related childcare costs, and uninsured medical expenses. A judge can depart from the guideline amount only in limited statutory circumstances. Courts and attorneys run these figures through Judicial Council-approved calculator software; a public estimator is also available at childsupport.ca.gov.

Child Support Services We Offer in Glendale

We represent both paying and receiving parents. Whatever your position in a child support dispute, we work to reach a fair resolution through negotiation and, when necessary, through court proceedings.

Establishing a New Order

If no order exists yet, we help you establish one. Parents who were never married must first establish parentage before a California court can enter a child support order. Under California Family Code section 3901, support orders generally remain in effect until a child turns 18, or 19 if the child is unmarried, a full-time high school student, and not self-supporting.

Pursuing Back-Owed Support

When the other parent has fallen behind, we pursue collection of unpaid arrears on your behalf. Under California Code of Civil Procedure section 685.010, unpaid child support accrues 10 percent annual interest, so the total owed grows the longer it goes uncollected.

Modifying an Existing Order

Life changes, and support orders can change with it. We assist clients in filing for modifications when circumstances have shifted since the original order was entered.

When & How to Request a Modification

California courts retain ongoing authority to modify child support at any time. To obtain a modification, the requesting parent must show a material change in circumstances since the original order. Common triggers include job loss, a significant income change for either parent, a shift in the custody timeshare, or changes in health insurance and childcare costs.

Timing matters. A modification takes effect from the date the request is filed with the court, not from the date circumstances changed. Waiting can mean leaving money on the table or continuing to pay at a rate that no longer fits your situation.

Enforcing a Child Support Order in Glendale

When a parent stops paying, California law provides several enforcement tools. A wage garnishment operates as an automatic income withholding order, pulling support directly from the paying parent’s paycheck before it reaches them. Additional mechanisms available under California law include interception of state and federal tax refunds, suspension of driver’s and professional licenses, bank account levies, property liens, and credit reporting of arrears.

A judge can hold a non-paying parent in contempt of court when non-compliance is willful, which can result in fines and up to five days in jail per count. In certain circumstances, willful failure to pay may also be prosecuted as a misdemeanor or felony. Our child support attorneys in Glendale can assess your situation and recommend an enforcement approach based on your circumstances.

Start with a Free Case Evaluation

If you’re facing a child support matter in Glendale, don’t wait to get legal guidance. Our attorneys are available 24/7, and payment plans are available to make representation accessible to families throughout Los Angeles County.

Call Law Offices of Christopher L. Hoglin, P.C. today at (626) 653-4075 to schedule your free case evaluation.